Cycling Safety Quiz Test your knowledge on how to safely share the road with cyclists with this engaging quiz. remus2009 published on March 190 responses 0 « Previous Next » Questions in vertical order 1/12 What is the recommended distance to keep between your car and a cyclist when passing? At least 3 feet 1 foot 5 feet 10 feet 2/12 When making a right turn, what should you be aware of when cyclists are present? Check blind spots before turning Speed up to get ahead of cyclists Honk loudly to alert cyclists Ignore cyclists 3/12 What should you avoid doing when driving behind a cyclist? Revving the engine to rush them Tailgating the cyclist Use high beams to alert them Play loud music to move them out of the way 4/12 What type of roads are cyclists legally allowed to ride on? Most public roads Highways only Private property Sidewalks only 5/12 What should you do if you encounter a group of cyclists riding together? Wait for a safe passing opportunity Speed through the group Yell at them to move over Challenge them to a race 6/12 How should you approach a cyclist stopped at a red light? Give them space to safely start moving Honk to hurry them up Squeeze past them on the right side Ignore them and proceed past 7/12 What is the best way to safely overtake a cyclist on the road? Give plenty of clearance and signal in advance Cut in front of them abruptly Rev your engine to alert them Swerve around them at high speed 8/12 What should you do if you need to make a left turn and a cyclist is approaching from the opposite direction? Yield and wait for the cyclist to pass Turn quickly before they reach you Signal and turn without looking Nudge the cyclist off the road 9/12 Why is it important to check for cyclists before opening your car door on a street? To avoid 'dooring' the cyclist To scare the cyclist away To make them swerve around your door To see if they are paying attention 10/12 When are you legally required to yield to cyclists on the road? In all situations where they have the right of way Only if they are children Never Only during daylight hours 11/12 What action should you take if you accidentally cut off a cyclist while driving? Apologize and give them space to recover Speed away to avoid confrontation Stop and argue with them Blame the cyclist for being in the way 12/12 Which of the following is NOT a recommended way to share the road with cyclists? Intentionally swerving near cyclists Giving cyclists plenty of space Checking for cyclists before turning Respecting cyclists' right to the road
